Mike Birbiglia, the storytelling comic best known for his one-man shows "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" and "Sleepwalk With Me" (which was later adapted to a feature film), performs at the Civic Theatre. Find more things to do in New Orleans on Friday (April 18).

Helen Gillet performs 'Le Petit Royaume'Helen Gillet performs the Julos Beaucarne tune 'Le Petit Royaume,' from her 2009 CD during the "Let Them Talk" series at the Old U.S. Mint during the French Quarter Festival on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

The Blood Center hosts the "Dig for Diamonds" blood drive, where donors will be invited to "dig" for diamond jewelry and other prizes provided by mall merchants. The blood drive at Oakwood Shopping Center, Esplanade Mall, and Clearview Mall continues through Saturday (April 19).